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Old Fri Dec 27, 2013, 08:23pm
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Originally Posted by chseagle View Post
Was watching the Rangers vs. Penguins last night, during the 3rd period there was a coincidental penalty called & the teams skated 4 a side.

In the league where I assist as an off-ice official, the rule set is USA Hockey rules, & on coincidental penalties the teams remain at full strength, why the differences?


The NHL rulebook is MILES different than amateur rulebooks.

The NHL is entertainment, and is looking to create offence. 4 on 4 does that. In amateur hockey, the goal is to have as many people participate as possible, hence the replacement players for coincidental penalties.
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